Creatures that once lived in the shadows, hidden from humankind, have risen, spreading like a plague across the globe over the course of a single night. Their numbers growing exponentially through infection, these seemingly unkillable creatures have swallowed up whole cities and collapsed unprepared governments. Survivors call it The Purge. Against all odds, a disparate group of survivors has emerged from that blood-soaked night that devastated the planet and reduced humanity to an endangered species.

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Banff, Scotland in the 1620s. A young man walks unsteadily through the streets. Is he just drunk or is there something more sinister happening? When he collapses in front of two sisters on that dark, wet night, the women guess that he’s been poisoned. His body is discovered in the house of Alexander Seaton – a fallen minister, the discovery of whose clandestine love affair has left him disgraced.

Shona MacLean ist eine schottische Historikerin, die sich auf geschichtliche Romane in ihrem Heimatland spezialisiert hat. “Such is the quality of the recreation, not only of the reeking ebb and flow of everyday life but also of the period mindset that it’s easy to believe Satan is walking abroad … this is an accomplished and thought-provoking debut” (Guardian) (88 Rezensionen / 4,5 Sterne), 416 Seiten noch günstig?

1635, Aberdeen. A girl lies dead in a frozen garden. A young man goes missing after a drunken brawl. A sinister cloaked figure watches from the shadows. The missing student, son of a Highland chief, is in Alexander Seaton’s class. When the young man’s companion turns up bruised and bloodied, suspicion mounts that he has murdered his friend. But Alexander is convinced that there’s another explanation.

The poster child of quaint beauty and solitude, Yellowstone National Park was the last place Park Ranger Harvey Bennett would leave. Scarred from a past he can’t seem to shake, Ben is more than content to spend his days in the forests of the beautiful national monument away from a busy life, away from people. But when a noxious chemical agent, a virus, is blasted into the air of Yellowstone Park with enough impact to kill, Ben is forced to face the realization that his reclusive existence is about to come to a screeching halt.

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Abandoned on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in at nearby Hatville Court. But the masters and servants of the grand estate prove cold and unwelcoming. Amy’s only friend and ally is the sparkling young heiress Aurelia Vennaway. So when Aurelia tragically dies young, Amy is devastated. But Aurelia leaves Amy one last gift. A bundle of letters with a coded key. A treasure hunt that only Amy can follow.

Tracy Rees ist eine britische Autorin historischer Romane, in deren Mittelpunkt Frauen stehen. Und auch wenn die Cover so aussehen, sind es weniger Liebesromane, als spannungsgeladene Geschichten. “A brilliant, compelling story that takes us on a journey through early Victorian England and gives us a bunch of strong female characters, some male characters that look so weak in comparison to our girls, but also some that are really worth to make acquaintance with, and of course give us a look at the society, with all its stereotypes, as well as intriguing mystery.” (Leser) (595 Rezensionen / 4,5 Sterne), 577 Seiten noch günstig?

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Florrie Buckley is an orphan, living on the wind-blasted moors of Cornwall. It’s a hard existence but Florrie is content; she runs wild in the mysterious landscape. She thinks her destiny is set in stone. But when Florrie is fourteen, she inherits a never-imagined secret. She is related to a wealthy and notorious London family, the Graces. Overnight, Florrie’s life changes and she moves from country to city, from poverty to wealth.

Also gut, in diesem Buch ist der romantische Anteil höher! “There are moments of humour in the story and the other characters are generally appealing in their own ways, some due to their mystery, some due to being irritating and some (Hawker!) for simply being an enigma!” (Leserin) (106 Rezensionen / 4,3 Sterne), 560 Seiten noch günstig?

Rural Yorskhire. Dealing with the local population of this rural village shouldn’t provide too much crime. Yet the days are never boring for Constable Nick… Settled into his family life, he is now a popular resident of Aidensfield. Regularly approached when he’s off-duty to help his neighbours with their current emergencies. Rhea often finds himself in a situation where he must decipher the fact from the gossip. Rumours are rampant and scandalous, but he must remain objective to carry out his job.